Although it does not actually hover, it does glide over most level surfaces and has sounds sampled from the films.

MattyCollector said: "Our Hoverboard is based on the best features of the more than 30 slight variations of Hoverboard props used in the classic film series, and includes authentic "whooshing" sounds sampled directly from the films and a deco featuring Mattel logos just like in the films.

"Be assured your Hoverboard will gently glide over most level surfaces (it will not, however, work on water)."

*The year in which Back to the Future 2 was set... (assuming you didn't know that already)

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